This was my first time using rope, and I think it was a great rope to try for the first time. It's decent quality and very user-friendly. Since it is a 32-foot rope, my husband and I were able to cut it in half, providing extra use for the whole thing. We felt that once the rope was in place, it stayed cinched quite well, and it seemed to be able to hold a decent amount of weight behind it. It held firm and tight for our entire use, but not too tight where I felt that I was losing circulation, just enough. Since it is on the thinner side, I wouldn't suggest doing any type of hanging or heavy pulling with it as it could break or not hold very well.